American college football season
The 1974 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) during the 1974 NCAA Division I football season . In their seventh season under head coach Jim Sweeney , the Cougars compiled a 2–9 record (1–6 in Pac-8, seventh), and were outscored 272 to 162.[1] [2]
The team's statistical leaders included John Hopkins with 522 passing yards, Ron Cheatham with 616 rushing yards, and Carl Barschig with 423 receiving yards.[3]
In Eugene , the Cougars defeated Oregon for the fourth straight year;[4] [5] it was WSU's only conference victory, and the Ducks went winless in the Pac-8. The Cougars had an opportunity for an unprecedented third consecutive victory over rival Washington ,[6] [7] but lost by seven points in Spokane .[8] [9]
This was the first season for the concrete north grandstand at Martin Stadium , the student section was formerly a wooden grandstand constructed in the 1930s as part of Rogers Field .[10] [11] [12]
Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance September 14 Kansas * L 7–1429,350
September 21 Idaho * W 17–1019,300
September 28 at No. 18 Illinois * L 19–2140,594
October 5 vs. No. 1 Ohio State * L 7–4250,000
October 12 No. 7 USC Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA L 7–5432,000
October 19 at UCLA L 13–1730,686
October 26 Stanford Martin Stadium Pullman, WA L 18–2022,000
November 2 at Oregon W 21–1621,500
November 9 Oregon State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA L 3–1717,500
November 16 at No. 19 California L 33–3726,573
November 23 Washington L 17–2427,800
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
Source: [2] [13]
Roster
1974 Washington State Cougars football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
G
69
Bob Aldrich
Sr
TE
80
Carl Barschig
Jr
QB
12
Wally Bennett
So
FB
30
Vern Chamberlain
Jr
HB
42
Ron Cheatham
Sr
G
60
Jon DesPois
So
RB
11
Dan Doornink
Fr
WR
44
Duke Fergerson
Jr
QB
18
John Hopkins
So
FB
39
Andrew Jones
Sr
WR
27
Ray Kimble
Jr
WR
3
Mike Maenhout
Jr
G
68
Wilbur McKinney
Sr
C
55
Steve Morton
Sr
G
62
Steve Ostermann
Sr
OT
78
Earl Owens
Sr
WR
1
Dennis Pearson
Fr
QB
13
Chuck Peck
Sr
C
65
Geoff Reece
Sr
OT
75
Robin Ross
Jr
OT
73
Dan Smith
Jr
QB
14
Jack Thompson
Fr
HB
24
Vaughn Williams
Jr
G
70
Mark Young
Jr
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
SS
36
Mike Carter
Sr
SS
41
Tony Cook
Jr
CB
40
Robert Crow
Jr
FS
5
Rufus Cunningham
Jr
DE
79
Joe Daniels
Sr
DT
82
Dennis Dobberpuhl
Jr
CB
37
Ken Greene
Fr
CB
25
Tony Heath
Jr
LB
57
Don Hover
So
DE
90
Mark Husfloen
Jr
CB
22
Basil Kimbrew
Sr
LB
66
Gary Larsen
Sr
FS
10
Mike Mitchell
Sr
LB
58
Scott Mullenix
Jr
DT
87
Tim Ochs
So
DE
94
Bill Patterson
Jr
MG
67
Dean Pedigo
Fr
LB
52
Steve Robert
Sr
CB
20
Andre Stuckey
Jr
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
Source: [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23]
All-conference
Three Washington State seniors were named to the All-Pac-8 team; guard Steve Ostermann, center Geoff Reece , and linebacker Gary Larsen.[24] [25] Ostermann was named to the first team for a third consecutive year and Reece was a repeat selection.
NFL Draft
Three Cougars were selected in the 1975 NFL Draft .
[26] [27] [28] [29]
References
^ "1974 Washington State Cougars Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 24, 2016 .
^ a b "2016 Media Guide" (PDF) . WSUCougars.com . Washington State Cougars Athletics. p. 76. Retrieved October 24, 2016 .
^ "1974 Washington State Cougars Stats" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 24, 2016 .
^ Withers, Bud (November 3, 1974). "For Oregon, 21-16 not much better than 66-0" . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon). p. 1B.
^ Drosendahl, Glenn (November 3, 1974). " 'Mr. Hyde' Cougs come alive to dump Ducks" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). p. 17.
^ Missildine, Harry (November 23, 1974). "Cats, Dogs fight for Apple in traditional game at Albi" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). p. 14.
^ Drosendahl, Glenn (November 23, 1974). "Cougars-Huskies" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). p. 1B.
^ Missildine, Harry (November 24, 1974). "Washington's Fitzpatrick terrific as Huskies subdue Cougs 24-17" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). p. 1, sports.
^ Drosendahl, Glenn (November 24, 1974). "Huskies brush aside late Cougars rally, win 24-17" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). p. 1B.
^ Felgenhauer, Neil (March 8, 1974). "Stadium to seat more" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). p. 1.
^ "Stands demolished" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). November 21, 1974. p. 1.
^ "Pre-cast for Cougars" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). June 10, 1975. p. 24.
^ 1974 Washington State Cougars Schedule & Results . Retrieved December 4, 2012.
^ Brown, Bruce (September 12, 1974). "Secondary facing test" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). p. 49.
^ "Vandals vs. Cougars: probable starters" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). September 21, 1974. p. 12.
^ "Trojans vs. Cougars: probable starters" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). October 12, 1974. p. 14.
^ "Cardinals vs. Cougars: probable starters" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). October 26, 1974. p. 12.
^ "The lineups" . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon). November 2, 1974. p. 1B.
^ "Beavers vs. Cougars: probable starters" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). November 9, 1974. p. 10.
^ "WSU vs, Washington (rosters)" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). November 22, 1974. p. 17.
^ "Cougs-Huskies (starting lineups)" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). November 23, 1974. p. 1B.
^ "Huskies vs. Cougars: probable starters" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). November 23, 1974. p. 14.
^ "2008 Football media guide" (PDF) . Washington State University Athletics. 2008. pp. 172–191. Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ "3 Cougars on Pac-8 all-stars" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). Associated Press. December 5, 1974. p. 49.
^ "Donnelley on Pac-8 squad" . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon). Associated Press. December 5, 1974. p. 1C.
^ "Two Cougs" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). January 29, 1975. p. 15.
^ "Jones, Reece picked in pro draft" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). January 29, 1975. p. 1B.
^ "Miami tabs Danelo today; he's 3rd Cougar drafted" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). January 29, 1975. p. 13.
^ Emerson, Paul (January 30, 1975). "Pro draft holds some surprises" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). p. 1B.
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